title: Clinical evaluation of intertrochanteric osteotomy for treatment of dogs with early-stage hip dysplasia: 37 cases (1980-1987).
abstract: Between May 1980 and May 1987, intertrochanteric osteotomy was performed on 43 hips of 37 dogs (6 bilateral procedures) with early-stage hip dysplasia, with the objectives of improving hip biomechanics and reducing discomfort. Clinical evaluation consisted of: questionnaire, and/or orthopedic examination, and/or report from owner(s) via telephone. At least 1 form of evaluation was conducted for 42 of 43 hips (98%). On the basis of orthopedic examination findings, 27 of 33 hips (84%) were functionally good or normal at postoperative month 15 (on average). On the basis of owner report, 19 of 28 hips (68%) were functionally good or normal at postoperative month 11 (on average). On the basis of questionnaire data, 17 of 24 hips (70%) were functionally good or normal at postoperative year 1. Before surgery, only 11 of 37 hips (30%) had been evaluated as functionally good or normal. Of 36 owners, 33 (91.6%) reported that they would have the procedure performed again if the circumstances were the same. From the good to excellent clinical results, we concluded that intertrochanteric osteotomy is a beneficial treatment for dogs with early-stage hip dysplasia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1314.
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Braden
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Prieur
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Kaneene
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000662:veterinary*; D006619:Hip Dysplasia, Canine / Q000601:surgery*; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013689:Telephone